Job Description
Job Description
Keep Aircraft Mission-Ready — Join PDS Tech Commercial as an Aircraft Maintenance Technician!
Summary:
PDS Tech Commercial is seeking experienced Aircraft Maintenance Technicians to support a major aerospace leader in Jacksonville, FL. In this critical role, you’ll perform structural repairs and modifications that directly impact military readiness and global security. Every task you complete contributes to keeping aircraft mission-ready for the men and women who depend on them.
What You’ll Do:
As part of our Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) organization, you’ll work on complex aircraft systems — including military commercial derivatives and fighter aircraft — performing precision structural maintenance and ensuring adherence to the highest standards of quality, safety, and compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
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Perform aircraft structures work on the P-8 aircraft with precision and accuracy.
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Identify and install various fasteners (rivets, screws, hi-locks, bolts, lock bolts, etc.).
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Read and interpret blueprints, process data sheets, and maintenance instruction manuals.
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Execute close tolerance drilling within .001 inches and precision measurements within .0005 inches on both metallic and composite structures.
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Apply aircraft finishes such as primer, paint, sealant, and Alodine.
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Perform part fabrication, trimming, and assembly of components to blueprint specifications.
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Remove and reinstall access panels, perform corrosion control, and ensure all work meets regulatory and contractual compliance.
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Utilize measuring tools such as micrometers, calipers, gauges, and depth tools for inspection and verification.
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Work safely at heights using fall protection equipment (Fall Protection Certification required).
Required Qualifications:
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High school diploma or GED and 3–5 years of related aircraft maintenance experience.
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Proficiency in close tolerance hole drilling, part location and fabrication, and blueprint reading.
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Strong understanding of aircraft fasteners, materials, and fabrication techniques.
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Basic mathematical and Microsoft Office skills.
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Must be able to obtain a Secret Clearance.
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Ability to meet OSHA Fall Protection standards and complete required certifications.
Preferred Qualifications:
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Previous experience supporting military or commercial derivative aircraft programs.
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Knowledge of MRO and Component Operations processes and documentation.
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Demonstrated commitment to first-time quality, teamwork, and safety.
Work Details:
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Job Type: Full-time; Consultant (6 months)
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Location: Jacksonville, FL
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Schedule: Monday–Friday; must be willing to work variable shifts
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1st Shift: 5:00 AM – 1:30 PM
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2nd Shift: 2:00 PM – 10:30 PM
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Starting Pay: 30.86 per hour
Why Join Us:
At PDS Tech Commercial, we connect skilled professionals with cutting-edge aerospace programs that make a difference. You’ll join a team that values integrity, innovation, and craftsmanship — where safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement drive everything we do.We believe in supporting our employees with a strong culture of respect, open communication, and balance between hard work and personal wellbeing. As part of a program that directly supports national defense, your expertise will help sustain the next generation of aircraft and ensure mission success.
Ready to Take Flight?
If you’re an experienced aircraft maintenance professional with a passion for excellence, apply today and join PDS Tech Commercial in supporting the aerospace industry’s most advanced aircraft. Your precision, skill, and dedication will help keep our skies secure.
Pay Details: 30.86 per hour
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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- The California Fair Chance Act
- Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
- Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
- San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
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Company DescriptionSince 1977, the PDS family of companies has become among the largest and most respected staffing companies in the United States. A vital part of the PDS family, PDS Tech Commercial connects highly skilled employees with Fortune 500 clients’ needs for project support such as contingent labor, statement of work/offload engineering projects, and permanent placements.
PDS Tech Commercial has staffing partnerships with leading organizations based in the United States and globally. We hire jobseekers daily for openings across skill categories, including Engineering, IT, Business Professional, Administrative, Accounting/Finance, Skilled Trades and Industrial.
We offer eligible associates an ala carte benefits package, that can include direct deposit, free career counseling, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonuses, and an affordable medical coverage plan.
Now part of The Adecco Group, our shared synergies combined with the investment Adecco continues to make in PDS offers significant advantages to both clients and associates alike. We share Adecco’s dedication to unlocking our Associates’ potential by unleashing the Future@Work and to the importance of human and labor rights, diversity and inclusion, environmental responsibility, and more.
Company Description
Since 1977, the PDS family of companies has become among the largest and most respected staffing companies in the United States. A vital part of the PDS family, PDS Tech Commercial connects highly skilled employees with Fortune 500 clients’ needs for project support such as contingent labor, statement of work/offload engineering projects, and permanent placements.\r\n\r\nPDS Tech Commercial has staffing partnerships with leading organizations based in the United States and globally. We hire jobseekers daily for openings across skill categories, including Engineering, IT, Business Professional, Administrative, Accounting/Finance, Skilled Trades and Industrial.\r\n\r\nWe offer eligible associates an ala carte benefits package, that can include direct deposit, free career counseling, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonuses, and an affordable medical coverage plan.\r\n\r\nNow part of The Adecco Group, our shared synergies combined with the investment Adecco continues to make in PDS offers significant advantages to both clients and associates alike. We share Adecco’s dedication to unlocking our Associates’ potential by unleashing the Future@Work and to the importance of human and labor rights, diversity and inclusion, environmental responsibility, and more.